ESME Explains, making home energy make sense

Straight answers to the questions everyone asks first.

Written by people who work out the numbers for real houses every day. No jargon, and every figure sourced.
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Five mistakes worth avoiding before you buy anything.

Batteries

Can you have a home battery without solar?

Yes, and for a lot of homes it pays back faster than solar does.
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Solar

Are solar panels worth it in the UK?

Usually yes, but it depends far more on your roof and your tariff than on the panels.
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